DiCicco names women’s roster for Japan tour

The U.S. women’s national team departs May 13 for it’s first-ever tour of Japan. The U.S. will play the Japanese women’s national team on May 17 in Tokyo, May 21 in Kobe and May 24 in Yokohama, with all three matches played prior to matches in the Kirin Cup men’s tournament. Here is the 18-player roster that coach Tony DiCicco has selected for the trip: Goalkeepers — Tracy Ducar, Briana Scurry. Defenders — Brandi Chastain, Lorrie Fair, Joy Fawcett, Carla Overbeck, Christie Pearce, Kate Sobrero. Midfielders — Julie Foudy, Kristine Lilly, Shannon MacMIllan, Tiffany Roberts, Tisha Venturini, Sara Whalen. Forwards — Mia Hamm, Debbie Keller, Tiffeny Milbrett, Cindy Parlow.